The operators and employees of the Plymouth Pub are looking to the future as they mark their one year anniversary. Read more

The Oregon Health Authority is reporting 281 new confirmed or presumptive COVID-19 cases. It is the largest spike of cases since the pandemic occurred in Oregon in March. Read more

The Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) Board of Directors has selected CRFR Division Chief of Operations Eric Smythe as the agency's interim Fire Chief. Read more

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Gary and Shirley Eaton agreed that simply talking together is one key element of their long-lasting 70 year marriage. Read more

The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Read more

Brandon Nelson was busy this morning sweeping up broken glass from the front door of his small market in Scappoose. Read more

The City of St. Helens has applied for two community development block grants (CDBG) to provide funds for to assist small businesses and micro-enterprise assistance during the pandemic. Read more

New details are emerging of a projected $200 million budget shortfall at the Oregon Department of Transportation over the next 25 years. Read more

Just before the St. Helens High School graduation at the Columbia County Court House Friday afternoon, June 5, a loud 'thump' could be heard along S. 1st Street, just west of the court house. Read more

The 50-foot tall, red Scappoose Peace Candle is a familiar sight for many Columbia County residents as they move along Highway 30 through Scappoose every day. Read more

Joblessness in Columbia County is at 15.3 percent, triggered by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Fire crews across Columbia County often use live fire exercises for critical skill building to best prepare them for whatever challenges they may face in their line of duty. Read more

The Port of Columbia County Budget Committee has unanimously approved recommendations for the proposed $16.6 million 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. Read more

As Oregon legislators review the dollars and cents economic impact of COVID-19, they are now also looking at how the pandemic is affecting the environment. Read more

Traditionally, Columbia County veterans, state and local dignitaries gathered at Columbia City’s Veterans Park for an annual Memorial Day tribute. Read more

Bert and Sue Mueller said they couldn’t remember how many years the St. Helens Lions Club has been placing America flags along the main streets in the city. Read more

New plans and drawings are emerging from city hall giving the community a better vision of proposed development along the Columbia River at St. Helens. Read more

Some of your favorite St. Helens restaurants are slowly reopening this week, but some are not. Read more

A key Oregon location indicator of the financial impact of COVID-19 is the Portland metro area's unemployment claim rate. Read more

Update posted Saturday afternoon May 23: Read more

The St. Helens School Board and Superintendent Scot Stockwell begin specific next-step planning tonight to renovate St. Helens High School following the Tuesday, May 19, Oregon Primary Election. Read more

Columbia County voters have approved a renewal of the county jail in the May 19 Oregon Primary Election. Read more

Oregon is expect to see a $10.5 billion dollar revenue loss over the next five years triggered by the COVUD-19 pandemic. Read more

Global Partners will no longer be buying oil tanks from Portland General Electric (PGE) due to the termination of the Purchase and Sale agreement made between the two parties in 2017. Read more

A hiring freeze, pandemic-related uncertainties and a potential $1.5 to $2.5 million dollar budget reduction now face the St. Helens School District. Read more

In the May 19 Primary Election, Columbia County voters will cast their ballots for Columbia County Circuit Court, District 19, Position 3. The Chronicle reached out to the three candidates with three specific questions. Read more

A dark forecast is emerging concerning Oregon's financial future. Read more

Columbia County officials are now waiting to hear if their application has qualified for Phase One of Governor Brown’s Reopening Framework. Read more

While the St. Helens City Council is embracing plans to provide community showers for the homeless, it is not endorsing a local park restroom shower facility for the effort. Read more

As cities across the state help local small businesses with emergency loans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of St. Helens has not yet established such a loan effort. Read more

Seniors tossing their caps into the air has been the tradition at most graduation ceremonies, including those at St. Helens High School over the years, but the 2020 graduation will have seniors following a more creative and health safety path as they graduate in early June. Read more

Spring brings budding in the trees, and with them, bees. Read more